| Show THE UTAH NEWSPAPER HALL OF FAME of American Fork who changed its name to the Springville Beacon Don Carlos and his son retained the commercial printing department but didnrebuild it afterfire destroyed the building and virtually all of the newspaper files in June 1924 Married to Lyda Boyer on November 29 1869 he was the father of three children sons Don and Gus and daughter Catherine Mrs Arnold Hines Gus Johnson who lives in Springville is the sole survivor of the family Following the death of Don Carlos Johnson on July 17 1931 the Springuville Herald which had subsequently become the communitynewspaper said in its July 23 1931 edition In the passing of Don Johnson Springville parts withman whose life was dedicated to the welfare of his loved ones and his fellowmen to the building ofgreater commonwealth During his long life here he faced many vicissitudes incident to pioneer life and to bringing about better living conditions for himself and his fellowmen No sacrifice seemed too great for him to make in the early days when the sturdy manhood of every Utah community was enlisted in combatting the onslaughts of the Redman and in other tedious tasks that called for stamina and hard work In his declining years it gave him much pleasure to reflect on those trying times and compare them with the life of luxury most people live today Through it all Don Carlos Johnson played the part oftrue gentleman Through it allsupreme love of truth lofty and generous patriotism forgetfulness of self moral courage personal fearlessness absolute sincerity characterized his life These with an intense love of humanity constituted the basis of his character which will ever be resplendent in that galaxy of pioneers whose deeds will ever stand asmonument in the early history of this state Having passed that milestone in life where ambition spurs one on to greater accomplishments he felt that his lifework was complete and oftentimes was heard to say that he was ready to meet his Maker and that if he could but pass peacefully nothing would be sweeter to him 571 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
